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10th Apr 2021, 2:37 pm | #1 |
Pentode
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HMV 2614 restoration
Finally I have now got around to restoring this Thorn 850 chassis HMV2614.
Thanks to chaps on the forum who have valuable experience. I was two when this set came out but it dwelled in my bedroom into the 70s. The UHF side of things was dead but after a clean up of the uhf wafer in the vhf turret I now have signals. I didn't help the aeriel connection was dry jointed. Much caps work to do but it is looking hopeful. Simon |
10th Apr 2021, 3:25 pm | #2 |
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Re: HMV 2614 restoration
Excellent. I've been working on an 850 chassis I've owned since the 1970's and today had a good result with reasonable picture and sound. Good luck with it!
Graham |
10th Apr 2021, 6:28 pm | #3 |
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Re: HMV 2614 restoration
There seem to be a lot of 850s around at present. I am working on a very sad case just now- horrible internal bodges, case falling apart. I haven't had a picture yet because someone had managed to snap one of the lead out wires on the LOPT. Luckily it was repairable and whilst I was at it I've put the LOPT in the airing cupboard for a week to dry out thoroughly. Tube reads good on a tester, so my hopes are high. This one doesn't have a UHF tuner fitted but I will try and lay my hands on one.
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23rd Oct 2021, 1:52 pm | #4 |
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HMV 2614 restoration
This has been a slow job for all sorts of reasons but getting there.
Some damage to the cabinet. Advice please. Last edited by Iontrap; 23rd Oct 2021 at 2:12 pm. Reason: Error |
23rd Oct 2021, 3:18 pm | #5 |
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Re: HMV 2614 restoration
Post moved and existing thread re-opened.
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23rd Oct 2021, 4:31 pm | #6 |
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Re: HMV 2614 restoration
Apologies all
I'll try again. I would welcome tips on sorting out veneer damage. I'll put up up some pictures off screen soon. The tube seems very good. |
24th Oct 2021, 10:37 am | #7 |
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Re: HMV 2614 restoration
Thank you Paul for suggesting two part coloured fillers such as Kwikwood.
I'll give it a go. Fortunately not had battle the woodworm. |